Business

Behind the Scenes: Sharon Parker

Tip of the Month: Leave Your Business Card with Restaurant Tips

Owner's Manual

I recommend a head-to-toe review of the salon operation — a salon “physical” to check how everything is working, to take preventive measures, and to get yourself on a financially healthier program.

Say Aloha to a Nail Pioneer

Kali Gregory can claim a small place in the history of nails.

Pros Pick Noteworthy Polishes

Nothing is more sublime than an OPI Grand Canyon Sunset.

Indulge Them Inside and Out

At Fruits of the Spirit in Scottsdale, Ariz., one can’t help but notice the sweet smell of success.

Beauty Systems Group Acquires F.H. Loeffler

Gary Winterhalter announced that it has acquired F.H. Loeffler Company.

Ciao Bella!

NAILS first heard of Ciao Bella when nail technician Dynise Rein- bold submitted the salons printed materials to the magazines 1996 Graphics Contest.

The U.K's Struggle for Nail Products

Nail art and technology are still in their infancy in England, but the nail technicians and suppliers offering nail products are keeping busy filling orders.

NIA Board Moving Quickly, Acting Independently

What started in 1992 as an offshoot of NAILS Magazine to organize professional nail technicians and be a vehicle to provide low-cost insurance, is now a trade organization to be reckoned with.

Licensing Under Fire

Do sunset reviews mean the end of cosmetology licensing? Not necessarily, but they do require the government to evaluate the relevance of licensing and education of cosmetologists. This year, 12 states are scrutinizing the cosmetology industry.

Reader to Reader: How Do You Market Nail Services for Men?

"In the nail industry there are two types of men: businessmen who like to have manicured nails and men who think that manicured nails will look feminine."

Ascent of a Woman

Angie Coey dreamed of a business that would reflect her eclectic tastes and high standards. Six years later, The Polished Image captures her vision of a first-class Canadian salon.

Nails on the ‘Net

What does “surfing the ‘net”mean? What is that “dot com”thing?

Behind the Scenes

Having six years under her belt as a nail technician, Carla Collier was pretty confident of her skills and ready to put them to the test at her first nail competition.

Keep Your Advertising on Track

Look to race cars as an interesting way to promote your salon. 

Behind the Scenes: Loucynthia Rossi-Kittrell

Cover tech Loucynthia Rossi-Kittrell did silk wraps on this month's cover model.